Suzy Howden

Ex-Officio (Head teacher) - Standards in the Core Subjects

My role as Head Teacher Governor is to report to the governing body on school improvement strategies, organisation, teaching and learning, engagement with the local community and child safety and wellbeing. Long term, my role is to ensure the sustainability of the school for our children and for future generations.

Christopher James Powell          

LA Governor - Chair of Governors. History, Maths link Governor. H & S. Premises.

I am currently the Chair of the Governors. I have one child in the school and joined the Governing body to make a true difference to school. I am a company Director and have high ambitions for Toynton to become the school of choice by providing high quality teaching standards and opportunities for the children. I have a keen interest in making sure we enhance all the children’s learning be it in the classroom or outside in our unique setting at forest school.

Elizabeth Heafield

Co-opted Governor - Vice Chair - Science, Geography link Governor. EYFS. Safeguarding. Pupil Premium - Child in Care.

I am currently Vice Chair and have two children attending Toynton. My background is in Children’s Services, specifically child protection. My motivation is to encourage the school to continue to develop into a positive direction, and to ensure there are equal opportunities for disadvantaged children.

Joanna Mary Kirk            

Staff Governor – PHSE, RE link Governor. SEND. Pastoral. School Council.

I have been a Teaching Assistance at school since 2010 working both as a general T A and as a 1-1. I joined the Governing Body 3 years ago as a staff governor. My role within the Governors is Pastoral and sports where I have a keen interest in both areas. I am very proud to work at such a happy, friendly and flourishing school.

Tony Bailey        

Parent Governor - Chair of Finance Committee. Languages, PE/Sport, Music, IT link Governor. GDPR. Sports Funding.

As a Parent Governor, with three children attending school, my aim is to help the school to keep running as efficiently and effectively as possible. I enjoy working with our dedicated and talented team of Governors and staff to help the school to build on its successes. I was born and raised within the area, and I am now a business owner within the Online, Marketing and Design industry. I am Chairman of the local Sports Facility, a previous Town Councillor, a previous Chairman of the Local Business Partnership and now a member of the Governors' Finance Committee.

Penny Thomas-Karley   

Co-opted Governor – Art, DT, English link Governor. Literacy Standards.

My husband and I have lived in Toynton All Saints since 2004, when we moved up from London.  I have been teaching since 1991 and have worked in various secondary schools in both South London and Lincolnshire.  For many years I worked in special education, initially as a teacher and later as a SENDCO. For the last decade or so I have been teaching mainly English at KS3 and KS4.  My knowledge of special needs and the secondary curriculum are useful, particularly with KS2 and KS3 transition.

Since I live in the village, I am able to attend most of the events that are held out of school hours and have enjoyed seeing all the excellent initiatives that the school has introduced even in the time I have been a Governor.

Mrs Margaret - Clerk to Governors